Plants have several important functions. Roots anchor plants, absorb water and minerals to transport throughout the stem, and store food. Stems transport water, minerals, and food between roots and leaves while also supporting leaves and reproductive structures. Plants are a primary food source, produce oxygen, and help renew the air, cool temperatures, prevent erosion, and provide building materials.

1. Parts of the Plant and Their
Function

2. The Bean Time-Lapsed

3. The Importance of Plants
• Primary source of food
• Produce Oxygen
• Renew and cool the air, slow high winds,
hold soil/prevent erosion, building
materials and aesthetics.

7. Main Functions of the Roots
• Anchor plant and hold it upright.
• Absorb water and minerals from the soil.
• Store large quantities of plant food.
• Propagate or reproduce some plants.

9. 2 Main Functions of Stems
• Movement of water and minerals from
roots upward to the leaves and the
movement of manufactured food from the
leaves down to the roots.
• Support leaves and reproductive
structures.